Burlington 1819

This is such a weird hate/love fragrance for me its so trippy, other than that, it's excellently made and the quality is apparent from the first to last whiff. The opening of this was so goddamn polarising on my skin that I was genuinely shocked, all I got a metric tonne if Grapefuit, Lime, (very)Bitter Orange, and Mint... but with ALL the sharp edges😂, to the point that a whiff of it in the air from the wind, smelt eerily as if someone pressed the rind of a bitter orange right up to my nose lol, but even then it still smelt likeable(?) In a way I can't describe, it simultaneously smelt good yet headache inducing. However after the opening, the unbelievably Citrus and Mint combination thankfully calms down, and is joined by Cumin, subtle yet noticeable Rum, Cashmere, earthy Tobacco, Ambergris, and Oakmoss in no particular order, and all those of the above make the grand majority of the scent profile bar the minor fleeting nuances, with them all being relatively equal in prominence and excellently blended together, with Ginger and Grapefruit probably being just slightly above the rest, with this becoming more apparent around 2hrs into the drydown when the Citruses almost completely dissapear, only with the Grapefuit slowly fading away as it merges into the ginger, and the Mint slowly losing its potency too. I have seen some sadly bad experiences with the Cumin on some people's skin, but on mine thankfully it's not that bad, the Ambergris and Cumin add a nice salty level of sparkling to the composition without it smelling of sweat, but I can easily see how even a touch more saltiness could make it smell unbearably close to a sweaty smell if that makes sense. When it comes to wearability it feels to me moreso to be a casual scent but it could also fit a more formal occasion should it be a little warmer or moderate, and weather wise anywhere outside winter and cold days are definitely the go. Leans Masculine for sure, I wouldn't 100% of the way but its not that far off, projection aside from the strong astringent rindy and sharp opening, it mellows down to a medium-light projection on my skim after the 2hr mark, with it having roughly 8 hours longevity. Objectively it's made really well and has many nuances that intriguing and enjoyable to extent, its weird, as I personally wouldn't wear this or reach for it, as it's not a profile I enjoy wearing, but I do enjoy it from a fragrance enthusiast's perspective if that makes sense. and I wish I could rate it higher, but for me personally the headache I got from the opening made me enjoy the dry down less, but other than that it's mildly enjoyable, and I will for sure give it more tries in the future and see if my thoughts change, if so I'll add an edit. 8/10 >Edit, I've worn it quite a few more times and the positive aspects of the scent do come out more, but when I'm in the sun I get so much ginger and cumin off my skin, not enough to be unpleasant but enough to make me wish I got the other beautifully made notes more, my rating still stands, but all in all quite well made.

I have to mention straight away that I’m not a fan of citrus based perfumes. I don’t like those on my skin and I don’t like to smell those on anyone. I find those boring, extremely uncharming and all of those has been done a million times. 🍊🍋 Roja Parfums Burlington 1819 IS THE ONE AND ONLY citrus scent which I love and even like. 🍊🍋 Burlington opens up with an amazingly natural smell of fresh Grapefruit and Lime with a hint of Mint and it never gets synthetic. That smell of citruses is so realistic, so bright, uplifting and delightfully different than those million others and it lasts long time. I can even say that citruses are delicious here. In Burlington all used different citruses are blending with a delicated smokiness and beautiful mossy woody base. Tobacco is not dirty nor too dry but it's easily noticeable. I like how the fresh nature of the fragrance, thanks to both citrus and spices, is combined with warm notes like Vanilla and Benzoin which is a note reminiscent of it. Those together with Labdanum and woody notes create a more interesting fragrance with depth, power and numerous unique tones. On my skin this scent is more simple, let's say more feminine as well, and as I test all of my scents nowadays on my husband’s skin as well I can say that the performance on his skin is deeper, darker and stronger and a bit more interesting than on my skin. What seems to be hidden on my skin is Ginger and Rum and overall the beautiful complex drydown with dark nuances is somewhat lighter on my skin - amazing anyway. Airy Saffron is barely detectable. I enjoy this scent a lot in both kind of ways how it performs but I have to admit that if it’s admirable on my skin, it’s totally unique experience on warmer skin. Most of citrus dominated scents try to imitate Lemon or Citron (in the bad way) and I think it’s lack of imagination since there is many different citrus to use - most common ones being Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Orange Bigarade (Bitter Orange), Mandarin, Clementine, Yuzu, Lime, Lemon, Citron, Verbena and Grapefruit. Roja has chosen the best ones imo into this scent while Yuzu being my favorite as a note in perfumes from other olfactive families. If you love citrus scents this is something which you really need in your collection. This is just simply AMAZING, so special. Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

“Burlington 1819” does not simply open—it awakens, as though a window has been thrown wide onto a morning that insists upon being lived. At first breath, there is lime: vivid, luminous, almost trembling in its clarity. Yet it is not alone. It is held—no, cradled—within the soft, velvety hush of fresh mint, a mint so tender and silky that it feels less like a note and more like a presence. The citrus here refuses vulgarity; it is neither bitter nor sugared into artifice. Instead, it is airy, sparkling, and strikingly photorealistic, as though one were standing in the very grove, the oils still alive beneath the skin of the fruit. And then, with quiet inevitability, the lime yields—not abruptly, but as a thought transforms into another. It becomes mandarin, not in peel but in pulp: fresh, crisp, almost tactile in its juiciness. The mint persists, and here it reveals its true nature. It is divine—not sharp, not medicinal, but soft, almost sensual, its freshness carrying a subtle, undeniable allure. The heart emerges gently, without rupture. Ginger, musk, and vanilla converge into something unexpectedly radiant. There is sweetness, yes, but it smiles rather than clings. It is bright, youthful, and composed, avoiding entirely the suffocating weight that so often burdens such accords. One senses balance here—not imposed, but intrinsic. From this brightness, a deeper warmth unfolds. Cashmerewood enters like a quiet confidant, soft yet assured, its surface lightly spiced and delicately infused with rum. This is not indulgence, but refinement—a gourmand note rendered with restraint and elegance, never tipping into excess. What reveals itself, in the end, is a composition of remarkable coherence: citrus and mint in lucid harmony, tender vanilla woven through, cashmerewood grounding the structure, and spices that shimmer rather than shout. It is unmistakable, original, and curiously unbound by convention—neither masculine nor feminine, but something more honest, more human. And yet, in its final act, the fragrance sharpens. The drydown is crisp, with a quiet masculine edge—not exclusionary, but assertive. It lingers with intention, leaving behind not merely a scent, but a signature. This is not a perfume for hesitation. It belongs to those who are willing to declare themselves—to sign their name, boldly and without apology, in something both original and unforgettable.

SO, I decided to still take an opportunity to actually buy the fragrance. What a hit! This was very different from my experience with the decant. MY REVIEW FROM A BOTTLE: Same as below in terms of smell, but the cumin is undetectable - I mean, it's still there in form of a spice but no sweat, etc. An amazing signature, with enough complexity and interest to go year-round, not just warm weather. More mature, for sure, with great longevity. Overall, a rich wearing experience. Again, I went against my experience with the decant, and was a RIGHT! Unfortunately, from that on, my experience with decants is kinda hit-or-miss now. It's happened a few times where I get a different experience in the scent profile from the decant vs the actual bottle. Now, were my decants valid? Yes, I got them from scentsplit.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY REVIEW FROM A DECANT: Opening is absolutely to die for, and probably one of the best in the game for this sort of profile. Mid gets quite strange on my skin, followed by a not-so-disturbing drydown. It must be the cumin that gets too prominent off my skin. As previously said, it ramps up as the fragrance dries down, but it's hard to pass on the first 1-2 hours for the beautiful combination of that citrus-booze masculine edge from a not so mature Roja fragrance. This would be the one to get, but fortunately I got the decant first, as the bit of smell of sweat just didn't agree with me. Try on skin, give yourself a chance. Out of many citrus fragrances, this was the one I will pass for: 1. price, and 2. the cumin. Beautiful opening though.

I only briefly sampled 1819, and on paper at that, but it inspired me to post about it. I was prepared for a somewhat funky, body odor experience since that’s what I get out of many fragrances where cumin is mentioned as a significant note. Instead, I was almost shocked at how approachable and inviting this scent is. The citrus smells of high quality, without sharpness but with an impact to make a great first impression. There is cumin, but I find it far in the background with just enough presence to keep things interesting. It is probably the best use of the cumin note in fragrance that I have smelled up to date. Into the dry down, the scent remains sophisticated and alluring, but with less of the citrus present. I hope I don’t throw anyone off the trail, but it reminded me of something Parfume de Marly back when they were at their best, or Terre d’Hermes Parfum but slightly sweeter and less sharp and dirty. I will have to wear this on skin before committing because I could see this being a very different experience than the one on paper, but if form holds, this will be one of the best three-season (Spring, Summer, Autumn) fragrance I have ever smelled.